| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $236.65 | 9.219% | $258.4668 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.73 | 11.561% | $6.3924 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.62 | 10.144% | $98.7111 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.80 | 5.563% | $157.0777 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.85 | 13.134% | $226.0983 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 3.567% | $167.6335 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.31 | 7.823% | $171.7728 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.82 | $1,086.1526 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.20 | |